Just took delivery of our new class A motorhome two months ago. Expected some issues, but have been disappointed with numerous issues. Most of which were easy visual issues that should have been caught in final inspection, water testing or quality inspections along the build process. A few examples: Water leaking from roof due to lack of caulking, water in basement compartments, missing trim work, water lines not tight so caused some minor flooding, camera wiring loose, cabinets installed improperly, entry door severely sticking, shades not installed correctly, trim work installed improperly etc. Just wondering about others experiences. Do we expect too much when it comes to quality?

That is why we will keep our older motorhome and just update. Sorry you have had so many problems, but seems to be the case now days. Don't know what rvers can do to make them listen other than with their wallets. If no one, zero persons bought a new coach for a year or two, maybe then ???? They just don't seem to care about anything - makes you wonder about safety too.

That's why (besides saving a lot of money) a lot of recommend buying used, not worn out, but used a couple of years so someone else had to deal with fixing all of the sloppy construction issues.Bill

Shouldn't a lot of those issues, shades, missing trim, sticking door etc, been caught at your pre-delivery inspection and walk through?

From your profile it looks like you bought a Tiffin. Take it to Red Bay for a vacation! :)

There is, IMO, no real QC when it comes to RVs of any type. I was , and am lucky. When new, in 2001, I had 17 minor issues. All taken care of by my dealer of purchase. So many parts, so many systems, and the folks that put them together (slap them together?)are, most likely pushed for production. I'm sure alot of other factors are involved.I have a good unit. I know what I have, and when it comes time to sell the thing, I will most likely be getting out of the RV world.

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jerseyjim
Explorer
Jun 30, 2018
There is, IMO, no real QC when it comes to RVs of any type. I was , and am lucky. When new, in 2001, I had 17 minor issues. All taken care of by my dealer of purchase.

So many parts, so many systems, and the folks that put them together (slap them together?)are, most likely pushed for production. I'm sure alot of other factors are involved.

I have a good unit. I know what I have, and when it comes time to sell the thing, I will most likely be getting out of the RV world.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Jun 29, 2018
From your profile it looks like you bought a Tiffin. Take it to Red Bay for a vacation! :)
mogman
Explorer
Jun 29, 2018
Shouldn't a lot of those issues, shades, missing trim, sticking door etc, been caught at your pre-delivery inspection and walk through?
Trackrig
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2018
That's why (besides saving a lot of money) a lot of recommend buying used, not worn out, but used a couple of years so someone else had to deal with fixing all of the sloppy construction issues.

Bill
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2018
That is why we will keep our older motorhome and just update. Sorry you have had so many problems, but seems to be the case now days. Don't know what rvers can do to make them listen other than with their wallets. If no one, zero persons bought a new coach for a year or two, maybe then ???? They just don't seem to care about anything - makes you wonder about safety too.

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